Being single has one big advantage for your health

Can you already cry at the thought of your aunt asking again ‘where that man of yours is’? Don't worry: you don't have to drown yourself in red wine for a year. Being single is actually really good.

At any time of the year. Because it has a big advantage for your health when you're lonely. Singles are said to be much healthier because they spend more time (on average) with their friends and family. And precisely because they spend time with others instead of a partner, they do more social things for their loved ones. They are always there for everyone and think less about themselves. That gives a feeling of happiness and you have less stress, because no one can cheat and no one can disappoint you or unexpectedly dump you. No stress and a feeling of happiness. And that is therefore incredibly good for your health.

Of course, a man can make you happy too, but ultimately you feel good because you help others and have a vibrant life that you choose for yourself. You inevitably have less time for that if you also have a guy to entertain. What also plays a role is that singles are often fitter, because they care more about their figure than people who are already taken. Okay, makes sense, it also saves quite a few evenings on the couch with French cheeses. So they feel good about themselves.

And on top of that, they are often happier with their job than people in a relationship. They do exactly what they feel like and do it with pleasure. They never have to justify themselves or listen to someone else who might know better. No way, you do everything your way and that works best for you. No stress from someone who is already waiting at home with those French cheeses when you are working late and you text ‘where are you’. It’s just you.

Good story for that aunt, right?